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Complimentary appetizers will be Canning's art can also be found served and wine will be available at Art on Main in Murphys. She by theglassorbottle. has exhibited with Bear Valley Art Canning produces most of her Association, Golden Palette Art work in oils, concentrating on por- Association and the Mother Lode traits and scenes involving people. Art Association. Her paintings She also paints still life and have been shown in juried shows landscapes, taking her inspiration at Ironstone Vineyards in Murfrom Calaveras County and surphys and the Mistlin Gallery in rounding areas along with scenes Modesto, as well as the Murphys from Marin County, where she was Grille and Arnold's Snowflake a longtime resident.

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• When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Where: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown.

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encouraged to pre-register online at railtown1897.org or by calling 984-4408. Space is limited.

As the end of the event nears, at 4:45 p.m., park visitors can compete in a &ee — and always Railtown 1897 State Historic amusing — competition for the "bestvocally-generated train Park in Jamestown presents the sixth annual "Singing Rails" music sound." That contest is free to parfestival on Saturday. ticipate and no advance registraThe family-&iendly festival tion is required. A special "Boxcar includes an amateur music contest Willie Award" and $50 prize will with the Black Irish Band and be presented to the winner (based Sierra Mountain Band performing on audience response). live in between contestants. The While refreshments and food will be available for purchase, visifestival takes place outdoorson the sprawling Roundhouse lawn. torsare encouraged tobringlawn The event aims to highlight chairs, blankets and a picnic.

"America's longstanding love afIn addition to the special "Singfair with trains and the railroad ing Rails" activities, steam train through the magic of music," rides are available at 10:30 a.m., organizers said. noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Cost is $15 Contestants will compete in two foradults,$10 forchildren ages categories — vocaland instrumen- 6 to17 and arefreefor children tal — and will be judged by a pan- 5 and under. Regular Railtown el of three. Each contestant will admission costs, which includes "Singing Rails," are: $5 for adults, perform two songs, one of which must be train-related. Awards will $3 for children ages 6 to 17and be announced at 5 p.m., when cash &ee for children 5 and under.

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Angels Camp Farmers Market starts Friday evening The Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market starts Friday and runs through Sept. 25. Each week, the Angels Camp Business Associationbrings farm-fresh vegetables and &uits, herbs, flowers, hand-

crafted items, live entertainment, foodand a featured localwinery to Utica Park from 5 p.m. to dusk.

"It's so much more than a farmers market," said Candy Myers, market manager. "People bring the

entire family, and as the childrenplayon thejunglegym and swings,parents relax atshaded picnic tables and visit with &iends and neighbors they haven't seen in a long time. It truly is a com-

munity gathering. Most all of our vendorsarelocaland family-run, so in addition to having lots of opportunities to enhance your health and living, you can visit one-onone with the farmers, growers and

crafters. It just adds to the entire experience."

Hosted by ACBA, the 10th annual farmers market kicks off Friday with entertainment by Samba Breeze — Jim Lanier playing Latin

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Live entertainment this summer includes Nicholas Lefler, Grover Anderson, Jill Warren, Cantamos, the Bob Eisenberg Jazz Trio, the Fabulous Off Brothers, The Kool Shivers, Cabby Band, Kiel Williams and Owen Ridings of The Hot Darkand HandyMatt and The Tools, and an Eagles tribute band.

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than "Unnecessary Farce," the hilariously zany comedy which opened last week at Sierra Repertory Theatre's East Sonora location.

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Jones and performed by a terrificcast,this madcap production is designed to keep audiences guessing and laughing throughout.

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which are put to good comedic use. But, Smith seems to have reimagined this form and made it smart, fresh and more relevant to contemporary audiences.

So timely are the situations, they could have been lifted from recent headlines.

There is a sting operation designedto implicate an ostensibly corrupt mayor, two inept cops working undercover, and an ambivalent security agent who is unsure where his loyalties belong. Add to this mix a Scottish assassin and a female accountantstarved for affection, and the possibilities for blunders are endless.

The manic action takes place in adjoining, mirror image rooms in an economical, but well-appointed motel.

Jones has designed the realistic set down to last detail.

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Eric and Billie, charged with setting up the video equipment to incriminate the mayor. In the other room is Karen, the city accountant who plans to entrap

the mayor by getting him to admit to financial wrongdoing on tape. But, of course, no one stays put and nothing goes as planned.

This production showcases wonderfulensemble work and impeccable comic timing. The actors have fun with their outrageous roles as they dart in and out of the motel rooms in various states of undress. The

actors work exceptionally well together, but each brings something special to their individual roles.

Daniel S. Hines, who was last seen here in SRT's "Carousel," is excellent as Eric, the unfocused police officer who is somewhat out of his league.

Making aremarkable SRT debut, Kirstin Howell gives an indelible performance as Eric's endearing undercover partner, Billie, who makes up in enthusiasm what she lacks in policing skills. Howell is particularly adept at physical comedy and

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Also making an impressive SRT debut is Francesca Manzi as Karen Brown, the seductive

accountant.

Manzi and Hines are particularly effective as their attraction to eachother threatens to derail the undercover operation. As things begin to go wrong, Manzi skillfully captures her character's vulnerability and desperation.

Nick Ferrucci, who was in last season's SRT production of "All my Sons," is wonderful as Agent Frank, the rigid head of security at City Hall. Ferrucci's is perhaps the most frenetic role, requiring him to spend much of the play dashing about wrapped in a blanket. Ferrucci handles his unpredictable character's angst and obsessions with aplomb.

The always outstanding Ty Smith is charming as the elusive and aptly named Mayor Meekly, who is savvier than he

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In a brief, but pivotal role, Diane Kondrat adroitly plays the mayor's wife, who has a few surprises up her sleeve.

In a standout performance, Pat Pinney plays Todd, the towering and threatening Scottish assassin. Well-known as an experienced voice actor, Pinney uses his considerable skills to create a thick Scottish brogue.

As Todd gets angrier, his accent becomes more difficult to decipher, and the other characters' reactionstohim create some of the most spontaneous laughs in the play.

The bright lighting, which enhances the goings-on, was designed by Stacy McKenney.

The befitting costumes, many of which end up strewn on the floor, are by Bina Bicker. Especially noteworthy is the authentic kilt worn by Pinney.

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I am lured to lace up my trail stompers, grab a couple ofprotein bars and ugetoutthere"to see what the destination has to offer.

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get my boots on all of them. That said, sometimes it depends on curiosity, weather, mood, difficulty, travel distance, companions, dog friendly, or time available, etc.

However, other variables come into play. Trails new to me are

Occasionally people ask what lures me to a certain trail or cross-countrylocation.

Good question. Hiking is my passion, and I cop to being a natural born "meanderthal." I want to

name conjured was all it took to

sirens and always whisper "come hither and get acquainted."

Waterfalls and trailside roaring steams habitually draw me to them. But, now and again, a name grabs me like a Gila monster, and

get me moving. What were its features that could possibly have prompted its moniker? There are only a few locations in Yosemite National Park with reference to the Devil, butthere are 150 place A

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I found that rather amazing.

Come to find out, early settlers frequently ascribed the Devil' s handiwork to scenic "freaksn of nature, geological oddities, and jumbled, chaotic landscapes for which they had no explanation or experience in their lives. If you' ve ever passed through Kansas or Nebraska,forexample, anything more exotic than flat terrain would make you a believer!

Not so with Devils Dance Floor (DDF), an enormous granite hump located not far from Tioga Road and accessed from TamarackFlat Campground. Big,bold, balddomes are certainly not unusual in Yosemite, and DDF

belongstothisfraternity ofstone leviathans. Nonetheless, this sensuously rounded, flattish dome is mostly terra incognita to the lug-soled set.

It is one ofthe very bestplaces in the park to witness sunset.

If you' ve never seen alpenglow spread fiery reddish-orange flames across the face of loRy peaks, you almost won't believe your eyes. When atmospheric conditions are just right for this phenomenon to occur, you are in fora near mysticalexperience.

Not into hiking near dusk to see Old Sol's eye candy? No problem.

Check out a glorious sunrise from topside.

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Devils Dance Floor is one of the best places in Yosemite National Park to watch the sunset. or California pioneers. Some young men &om Cascade Creek Camp of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Yosemite Valley were responsible for its name.

One Sunday in the 1930s, with nothing better to do, a few of them decidedtocarry a Model T Ford on poles to the top of this flat summit. How they managed to pull off this prank under the noses of their superior officers remains a mystery. Quite a feat, methinks.

They traveled up the historic Old Big Oak Flat Road which was close to their camp. Just picture these exuberant, energetic young guys swaying and laughing as they schlepped the trusty old flivver uphill! What a sight it must have been.

Apparently, someone commented that it seemed as if they were doing a strange Devilish dance.

Well, the name stuck and locals used it for many years. Finally, it became offi cialand appeared on the 1970 Yosemite Valley map.

There is really no right or wrong waytotop the 6,836-foothigh dance floor, and distances will vary a little depending on your route. The short journey involvingabout 600 feetofelevation gain will amount to less wandering around, however, if you use a compass.

I suggest to start walking southwest behind the gated road at the end of Tamarack Flat Campground. Shortly, at the obvious bend in the historic road, bear right (west) and cross the creek, heading about 100 feet uphill and meeting gentler slopes. Now take the pathofleastresistance up to DDFs northern satellite dome.

Rather than proceed downslope

The "dance floor" is accessed from Tamarack Flat Campground.

to the south, look for the moderateslope to the eastofthe satellite dome's summit that leads to a gully. Now hike south out of the gully on the eastern side of DDF, and follow your nose to the top.

This trajectory takes you past a gigantic, grotesquely eroded boulder. Once on top, walk around and explore the four-acre formation.

Have lunch and take photos of this location that the majority of Yosemite tourists neither know about nor will enjoy. And, for Pete's sake, while you' re here grab a partner and dancel How can

you not bust some moves?

If you are comfortable with off-trail hiking and have at least a modest knowledge of map or compass skills, chooseyour own route. The worst thing that can happen is some bushwhacking and crashing through the woods either en route to DDF or back to the trailhead.

History buffs will appreciate walking on one of the original roads built specifically for wheeled vehicles, a la stage coaches, freight wagons, etc.

The BigOak FlatRoad entered

Yosemite Valley in July 1875, following Coulterville Road by just one month. If you were to keep walking on the road past the gate, you'd find a trail leading to the top of El Capitan, a long day's journey to the top of one of the world's most recognizable and famous granite monoliths.

Geology fans might wonder how DDF got its groove on. First of all, this feature was not created by glacial action. It's an extremely ancient land form that originatedduring warmer and wetter weather.

The deep parallel troughs started as very shallow, narrow grooves on the sloping surface and slowly widened and deepened over 80 million years to the

present deep grooves you see today. The large boulders are not erraticsdropped by a retreating glacier.

Getting there From Crane Flat, drive 3.75miles up Tioga Road (Highway 120 east) to the signedTamarack Flat Campground turnoff.

Bear right on the old Big Oak Flat Road and continue for 3.25 miles

to theend ofthe bumpy road at the gate. The way to Devils Dance Floor begins here.

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• Where:Eproson Park, Twain Harte.

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• Information:481-5790, 352-1753, twainharterotary.corn

By MIKE MORRIS The Union Democrat

Who will cross the toilet paper finish line first this year?

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following last year's inaugural outhouse races.

A fundraiser for Twain Harte Rotary, the event starts at 9

a.m. Saturdaywith a parade through town.

Organizer Jeanie Frankenstein said she was inspired to help put on the event after the devastating Rim Fire and federal government shutdown in 2013.

"I thought, 'We have to do something for our community,' " she said.

Frankenstein teamed up with fellow Rotarian Terry Northcutt and watchedthe World Championship Outhouse Races in Virginia City, Nevada, before bringing the event to Twain Harte last year.

With 25 teams now registered, the event has already doubled the 12 outhouses that entered last year.

Teams of three — two pushers and one "driver" — can sign up until 7 a.m. Saturday. Registrationcostis$50 and includes a T-shirt.

Additionally, there will be a toilet seat toss similar to horseshows (except a toilet seat is thrown onto a plunger). In that game, three throws cost $2.

The "Mr. and Mrs. Tidy Bowl Contest" involves using six rolls of toilet paper, tape, a toilet brush and plunger to decorate a partner. Cost is $10 a couple,

and the winners (based on popular choice)geta restaurant gift certificate.

More than 30 vendors will sell handmade crafts and other items at Saturday's event.

The Dusty Roads Band will play country music at Eproson Park during the late afternoon.

Outhouses will race throughout the day until a winner is crowned during a ceremony held about 5 p.m. The first place winner will receive paid entry to the Nevada championship in October along with a wooden outhouse trophy.

Team names this year include "Sport a Potty," "Crap Patrol," "Electraflush," and "Holy Roller."

There are a variety of race rules and outhouse specifications that can be seen at twainharterotary.corn.

For more information, call Northcutt at 481-5790 or Frankensteinat 352-1753. Interested vendors should call 586-1225.

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certs in the Park series on Wednesday, June 10, at Westside Memorial Park in Tuolumne.James Faifua and the Jukes play from 6 to 8 p.m. The free concerts, held in conjunction with the Tuolumne Village Market (now starting at 5 p.m.), will continue each Wednesday through Sept. 30. For more information, call 9281214.

• A Drum Circle is held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. each Sunday at Utica Park in Angels Camp. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Admission is free. For more information, call Brad McDonald at 785-0455.

• The Sonora Community Drum Circle meets at 6 p.m. each Tuesday at Courthouse Square Park in downtown Sonora. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Admission is free.

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information, call 532-3120 or visit sierrarep.org.

ART • Nature artistPatrick McGinnis' show at the Ventana Gallery, 48 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora, continues through Sunday. Five paintings are being offered for silent auction to benefit the Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center and 23 other paintings feature wildlife, landscapes and floral subjects in arcylics and oils.

• An Artist Reception featuring new works by Patricia Cherry will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Barmy's Restaurant at Mountain Springs Golf and Country Club, 17566 Lime Kiln Rd. The event features appetizers and a no-host bar. Art will be displayed through Sept. 1.

• "Art in the Library," a rotating display at the Tuolumne County Library on Greenley Road in Sonora, features bird photographs by Connie Cassinetto during the months of June and July. Birds include egrets, herons and hawks in addition to landscapes. For more information, call 533-5507.

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• The oil paintings ofKathy Canning are featured during the month of June at Hovey Winery's tasting room in Murphys. For more information, contact 728-9999 or hoveywine.corn.

• The Sierra Mountain Band and Black • TheMother Lode Art Association's Irish Band will be featured at the sixth window display at Servente's Saloon, 64 annual "Singing Rails" Festival and S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora, Competition on Saturday at Railtown features artwork by Lizz Heald, Theresa 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown.

Bond and Susan Campi through June 30. For the competition, there will be two • The Calaveras Arts Council prescategories, vocaland instrumental,and ents its show, "(Un) Likely Pairs," both categories will be divided into adult based around likely or unlikely pairs, and junior (for age 16 and under). There will be cash prizes. Admission to the park through July 3. The gallery is at 22 N.

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costs $5. Contest registration will begin at 10 a.m. and is open until 1 p.m. (or register online early at railtown1897.org). Music lasts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 984-4408 for more information.

• Cantamos will perform in Jack Knight Hall at Calaveras Big Trees State Park at 2 p.m. Saturday. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will also be offered. Tickets are $30 and those purchased online include the $10 park entrance fee. Call 795-1196 for more information.

• Plan B plays the"Sounds of Summer" Concert Seriesfrom 6 to8 p.m .Saturday at Copperopolis Town Square.

• The Tuolumne Park andRecreation District continues its Summer Con-

ket in Columbia on Thursday evenings.

The market will run from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight along Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park.

• Sonora Ballroom Dancing will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Aronos Research Women's Club at 37 E. Elkin St. in Sonora. Admisssion is $10. Donations help support the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency and Foothill Pregnancy Center. For more information, call 532-6901.

• TheAngels Camp Farmers Market will start its 10th season at 5 p.m. Friday at Utica Park in downtown Angels Camp.

In additon to produce and various vendors, a different local entertainer and winery is featured each Friday through Sept. 25.

Free admission and parking. Visit angelscampbusiness.corn.

• Moonshine Cabaret, a comedy and burlesque show featuring the Kountry Kittens, will be held Friday through Sunday at Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St. in Murphys. There will be evening performances and a Sunday matinee. Visit moonshinecabaret.brownpapertickets.corn fortickets.

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What's happening in theMother lode, june 4-10 to support the Jamestown Family Resource Center will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

Sponsored by the Promotion Club of Jamestown, the breakfast will be served at the Jamestown Community Hall, 18250 Main St. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children, with children under 3 free.

• The Sonora CertifiedFarmers Market will be open 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday through Oct. 17 at the corner of Theall and Stewart streets in downtown Sonora. For more information, call 532-7725.

• A Community Flea Market is open 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday at 18600Eagle Ridge Drive,offTuolumne Road. Admission is free.

• The Kiwanis Club will host an Open Air Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday andSunday in the Mono Village Center in East Sonora. For more infor-

mation, call Al Smith at 532-0140.

• The Tuolumne County Master Gardeners Open Garden Day will feature Kids Day in the Garden on Saturday.The event includes making a terrarium and hummingbird feeder, among other activities. Lemonade and cookies will be provided. The Demonstration Garden, at 251 S. Barretta St. in Sonora at the Cassina High School campus, will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities will begin at 10:30 a.m.

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• The Gears and Grooves Mini-Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday. The event, which benefits the Groveland Area Partnership, begins and ends at Mary Laveroni Community Park. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. The event includes a mile-long swim, 5.12-mile run and 22-mile bicycle ride. The Paul Chesne Band plays in the park following the race. For more information,visitgrovelandgearsandgrooves.corn • The "Royal Flush Crapper Derby" returns to Twain Harte following last year's inaugural outhouse races. A fundraiser for Twain Harte Rotary, the contest and craR fair starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at Eproson Park. Following a parade, two outhouses will race at a time throughout the day until a winner is crowned at a 5 p.m. ceremony. The first place winner will receive paid entry to the World Championship Outhouse Races in Virginia City, Nevada, in October.There area variety of race rules and outhouse specifications that can be seen at twainharterotary.corn.

For more information, call Terry Northcutt at 481-5790orJeanie Frankenstein at 352-1753.

Interested vendors should call 586-1225.

• A "Summer Fling" will be held at Crystal Falls from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature cars, trucks, motorcycles, a chili cookoff silent auction, music, food, beer and vendors. To enter a car or truck costs$25, while motorcycles are $15. The Congretional Gunfighters of America will be at the event, which is free to the public and will be held at 21725 Crystal Falls Drive, at the lower lake. Call 533-4877formore information.

• The fourth annual Radio Fest will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at 364 Main St. in West Point. Food, beer, wine and music

by Nedra Russ and Julio Inglasses, The Brothers Strong & Co., Thick Soup Band and Clan Dyken.

• Sierra HOPE will present its annual Red DressParty at 6 p.m. Saturday at Val du Vino Winery in Murphys. All guests, m en and women, are asked to wear red in support of people living with AIDS. Tickets, including food and live music, are $45 in advanceor $55 atthe door.Silentauction items include giR baskets, wine, an airplane ride over Calaveras County and more. Tickets can be purchased online at sierrahope.org. For more information, call 736-6792.

• American Legion Post 58 will serve a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m.

Sunday atSonora Veterans Memorial Hall at 9 N. Washington St. in downtown Sonora. Tickets are$7 for adults and $3 for children under 10. The menu includes

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• St o ry Time for children takes place Proceeds go to American Legion projects at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Calaveras such as scholarships and Boys and Girls County Library at 891 Mountain Ranch State. The breakfasts are served on the Road in San Andreas. The Murphys first Sunday of each month.

Volunteer Library presents story time • The 14th annual "Where the Hell is at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. The Angels Camp Branch Library at 426 N. Main St. Groveland Car Show?" will be held at Groveland's Mary Laveroni Community presents story time at 10:30 a.m. each Park along Highway 120 from 8 a.m. to 3 Friday.

The Copperopolis branch in Lake p.m. Sunday.

Tulloch Plaza offers story time from 11 • The Calaveras Genealogy Society's to 11:40 a.m. every Thursday.

Summer Social will be held from 10 a.m. • The sixth annual Senior Expo will to noon Tuesday, June 9, gathering at the be heldfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, home of Francesca Preston, 3443 Calaveri- June 10, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds tas Rd. Fritz Dorroh will lead a walking in Sonora. The focus of the event is to tour of historic sites and tell stories about provide information and services of old Calaveritas. Participants are encourparticularinterest to seniors,baby boomaged to bring a lunch and folding chair for ers, caregivers and families. This year' s the casual picnic. Off-road parking is avail- theme is "Explore, Learn, Connect." able next to the Costa Store. Free and open Seminars will be at 9:30 and 11 a.m. to the public. For more information, visit Hosted by Tuolumne County Commission calaverasgenealogy.corn. on Aging and Sierra Senior Providers, • Story Time for children is held at the event features more than 40 booths 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday representing businesses, agencies and and Thursday atthe Tuolumne County organizations from across the region.

Libraryat 480 Greenley Road in Sonora. Free admission, music, prizes and food Call 533-5507 for details. On Fridays, the is available for purchase.Free transporGrovelandbranch at 18990 Highway 120 tation is available, call 532-0404. Visit offers stories at 10:30 a.m. and the Tucoasenior.cornor call533-2622 for more olumne branch at 18636 Main St. holds information.

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728-8422, www.murphyscreektheatre.org.

vineyards.corn. www.larainewinery.

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• Tuolumne County Arts — 1969 Highway 4, • Lavender Ridge VineAlliance — 251 S. BarDouglas Flat, 736yard — 425-A Main retta St., Sonora, 5326500, www.chatomSt., Murphys, 7282787, www.tuolumne- • California Cavern, vineyards.corn.

2441, www.lavendercountyarts.org.

9565 Cave City Road, • Chiarella Wines — 431 ridgevineyard.corn.

• Calaveras County nine miles east of San Main St., Murphys, • Metate Hill Vineyards — 448-C Main St., Arts Council — 22 N. Andreas, 736-2708, 728-8318, www.chiMain St., San Andreas, 866-762-2837, www. arellawines.corn.

Murphys, 728-8983, 754-1774, www.calavcaliforniacavern.corn.

• Coppermine Tasting www.vinometate.corn. erasarts.org.

• Mercer Cavern, 1665 Room — 3210 Main • Milliaire Winery — 276 Sheep Ranch Road, St., Vali ecito, 736-2305, Main St., Murphys, 728-1658, www.milMurphys, 728-2101, www.copperminewinwww.mercercaverns. liairewinery.corn. ery.corn.

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• Domaine Becquet Win- • Newsome-Harlow ery — 415 Main St., 19400 Tuolumne Road • Moaning Cavern, Wines — 403 Main St., North, 928-9300, www.

Parrotts Ferry Road, Murphys, 728-8487, Murphys, 728-9817, blackoakcasino.corn.

Vallecito, 736-2708, www.becquetwinery. www.nhvino.corn.

• Chicken Ranch Casino, 866-762-2837, www. corn.

• Renner Winery — 498 • Frog's Tooth Vineyards 16929 Chicken Ranch moaningcavern.corn.

Main St., Murphys, — 380 Main St., Suite 728-2314, www.renneRoad, Jamestown, 984-3000, www.chick5, Murphys, 728-2700, rwinery.corn. enranchcasino.corn. www.frogstooth.corn.

• Stevenot Winery• Jackson Rancheria Ca- CALAVERAS COUNTY • Hatcher Winery — 425 458 Main St., Mursino, 12222 New York • Allegoric Wine Tasting Main St., Murphys, phys, 728-0148, www.

Ranch Road, Jackson, and Art Gallery — 432 605-7111, www.hatchstevenotwinery.corn.

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Main St., Murphys, erwinery.corn.

• Tanner Vineyards 728-9922, www.al• Hovey Winery — 350 — 435 Main St., Murjacksoncasino.corn. legorieart.corn.

Main St., Murphys, phys, 728-8229, www.

728-9999, www.hovey• Black Sheep Wintannervineyards.corn. ery — 221 Main St., wine.corn.

• Twisted Oak Winery• Sierra Repertory Murphys, 728-2157, • Indian Rock Vineyards 363 Main St., Murphys — 1154 Pennsylvania Theatre, 13891 Mono www.blacksheepwin(tasting room), and Way, East Sonora, and ery.corn.

Gulch Road, Murphys, 4280 Red Hill Road, Fallon House Theater, • Bodega del Sur Winery 728-8514, www.indianVallecito (winery and — 457-C Algiers St., 11175 Washington St., rockvineyards.corn. tasting room), 736• Irish Vineyards — 2849 9080, www.twistedoColumbia State HisMurphys, 728-9030, toric Park, 532-3120, www.bodegadelsur.

Highway 4, Vallecito, ak.corn. www.sierrarep.org. corn.

736-1299, www.irish• Val du Vino Winery — 634 French Gulch • Stage 3 Theatre Com- • Brice Station Vintners vineyard.corn.

— 3353 E. Highway 4, • Ironstone Vineyards pany, 208 S. Green Road, Murphys, 728St., Sonora, 536-1778, Murphys, 728-9893, — 1894 Six Mile Road, 9911, www.valduvino. www.stage3.org. www.bricestation.

Murphys, 728-1251, corn.

• Murphys Creek corn. www.ironstonevine• Vina Mode Winery Theatre, Black Bart • Broil Mountain Vineyards.corn.

— 147 Main St., MurPlayhouse, 580 S. yards — 106 Main St., • Laraine Wineryphys, 728-1917, www.

Algiers St., Murphys, Murphys, 728-9750, 3675 Six Mile Road, vinamoda.corn. www.brollmountainVallecito, 736-4766, • Wild Heart Winery-

263-B Main St., Murphys, 207-3384, www. wildheartwinery.corn.

• Zucca Mountain Vineyards — 431-E Main St., Murphys, 736-2949, www.zuccawines.corn.

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• Indigeny Reserve14679 Summers Lane, Sonora, 533-9463, www.indigenyreserve. corn.

• • Inner Sanctum Cellars — 18204 Main St.,

Jamestown,800-7505919, www.innersanctumcellars.corn.

• La Bella Rosa Vineyards — 17990 Old Wards Ferry Road, Sonora, 533-8668, www. labellarosavineyards. corn.

• Angels Camp Museum, 753 S. Main St., Angels Camp, 736-2963.

• Calaveras County Historical Society and Museum, 30 N. Main St., San Andreas, 7541058.

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Ironstone Heritage Museum, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, 728-1251.

Mokelumne Hill History Society and Museum, 8328 Main St., Mokelumne Hill, 286-0507.

Murphys Old Timers Museum, 470 Main St., Murphys, 728-1160.

Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, 2148 Dunbar Road, White Pines, near Arnold, 795-6782, 795-1226, www.sierraloggingmuseum.org.

Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, Main Street, Grovela nd, 962-0300.

Sonora Fire Museum, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora, 532-7890.

Tuolumne City Memorial Museum, 18663 Carter St., Tuolumne, 928-3516.

Tuolumne County Museum and History Center, 158 W. Bradford Ave., Sonora, 532-1317.

Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum, 9 N. Washington St., Sonora, 533-0923.

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tive course, Highway 4, inside the gated community of Forest Meadows, 728-3439; www.forestmeadowsgolf.corn.

Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, 729-8111, www. greenhorncreek.corn.

La Contenta Golf Course — 18 holes, par 71; 1653 Highway 26, Valley Springs, 772-1081, www.lacontentagolf.corn.

Saddle Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 1001 Saddle Creek Dnve, Copperopohs, 785-3700, www.saddlecreek.corn.

Mountain Springs Golf Club — 18 holes, par 72, 17566 Lime Kiln Road, Sonora, 5321000, www.mountainspringsgolf.corn.

Phoenix Lake Golf Course — Nine holes, par 35, 21448 Paseo De Los Portales, seven miles east of Sonora, 532-0111, www.phoenixlakegolf.corn.

Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course — 18 holes, par 70, 12765 Mueller Drive, Groveland, 962-8620, www. pinemountainlake.corn.

Twain Harte Golf Club — Nine holes, par 29, 22909 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, 586-3131, www.twainhartegolf. corn.

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'Art in the Library' displays bird photos this summer • What: 'Art in the Library' exhibit.

• When: June and July.

• Where: Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora.

• Admission: Free.

• Information: 533-5507, cassinettophotos.corn

"Art in the Library," a rotating exhibit at the Tuolumne County Library,features bird photographs by Connie Cassinetto during June and July.

"The birds include egrets, herons, and hawks. Most of the birds were shot in California. In addition, there are bird images from my travels to Africa," Cas-

sinetto said. "I am also showing a variety of work including a portrait ofa loca Itattoo shop owner, as well landscapes taken in locales such as Mendocino, the Merced Wildlife Refuge and Petaluma."

Cassinetto travels far and wide to get her photographs.

"I take photos of anything and everything, the least often of people, but Ikeep trying to do more of that. I love nature and animalsand seem to gravitate

toward both. I' ve shot in Death Valley, on Route 66, at Bodie ghost town, in Montana, in the SierraNevada range,Yosemite, San Diego, in South Africa, in Oregon, and northern California along Highway 1," she said.

Recently, she was in Arizona

and Utah to shoot Monument Valley and the slot canyons.

This month she will travel to the Palouse region in Washington and Idaho as well as the redwoods of northern California.

In September, she' ll be in the Tetons and Yellowstone.

Included in the library exhibit is "Proud," showing a hawk perched proudly on a tall tree limb.

"Taking photos of birds can be difficult. If you are far away the shot lacks impact and clarity but getting up close can be a problem as it usually scares the bird away, even using a telephoto lens. For this shot, I solved that problem by slowly rolling my car up under the tree with the sunroof open," she said. "I had to pull my camera, attached to thetripod, into the front seat

and maneuver carefully in order to geta clear shot.Afterward, in postprocessing, Idropped in a background togive the photo more interest."

"Proud" is among the images included in the exhibit.

"Taking Off" shows three ducks taking off on the water.

"I was shooting photos at the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge and concentrating on getting photos where the motion of the water was captured sharply and in focus. I was focused on the center duck, which I had thought was taking off but was actually holding still at the time and I hit the shutter when the other two ducks came into the picture. I realized the shot had become about the two outside ducks taking off not the center duck that simply stood still.

Sometimes the photo takes shape as you wait and watch and that's what happened in this case."

Cassinetto described her photo, "Five Herons," also in the display.

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Connie Cassinetto during an African safari in 2013 (above) and a bird she photographed (below).

"I was fascinated by these young herons just hanging out together at the parking lot," she said. "I was taking photos of birds at a marina on the Sacramento-SanJoaquin Delta where the trees in the parking lot had become a rookery for herons and egrets. This group of five herons had takenover a ramp leading to a dock on the water and were just passing the time together, like a group of kids.

"The funnything about me taking so many bird photographs is that I recall telling my friend and fellow photographer who is also a birder that Iw as not going to be a bird photographer, meaning that birds would not be my focus or first love.

Oddly, I then ended up taking many, many bird shots since, as wildlife, they are more abundant than other types of wildlife and they make good subjects for improving one's technical skills in photography.

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of any kind (I am constantly saving dogs and cats) and this includes wild animals. I love taking photos of the birds taking off from the water and watching them in their natural

habitat. I hope to take photos of bears and eagles in Alaska sometime in the next year or so.

Inspiration comes from Cassinetto's admiration ofother artists and photographers.

"I' ve learned a great deal about artfrom my husband, Jack Cassinetto, who is a wonderful, talented and very successful landscape painter and artist. I' ve studied Ansel Adams and read many of his books. I

truly admire Michael Frye and his ability to just nail a scene compositionally — he is a wonderfully talented photographer."

Cassinetto says she wasn' t involved in art as a child.

"I had no exposure to art growing up, but did have some affinity for it in school classes.

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Libraryphotodisplay spansJuneandJuly; includesbirds, landscapes Continuedfrom Page 15 and I did not have the money to replace it. I went to college late in life, starting at 29, and when I graduated I began working in the field of public relations and marketing and found myself taking photos for work. During that time Ialso wrote for Sea

Magazine and then Bay & Delta Yachtsman on staff and took photographsfor the articles and columns I wrote. Most all of this was of the 'point and shoot' variety. I had no idea at all what aperture referred to but did know a little about shutter speed and film speed."

In 2010, Cassinetto took her firstcollege photography class in black and white film photography.

"Afterthat Itook every class I could find at Columbia College," she said. "I think my background inmarketing and graphicartshelped me to learn composition very quickly."

A year ago, she obtained an associatein arts degree in fine

art photography at Columbia College. In 2012, Cassinetto went to the Rocky Mountain

School of Photography in Missoula,Montana, for a w eek-long intensive course in intermediate photography.

"I' ve studied with a variety of professionalphotographers since that time, including John Shaw, Dave Wyman, Phil Schermeister from National Geo-

graphicMagazine, Gale Perry, Russ Burden with Outdoor Photographer Magazine,and Michael Frye with the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite," Cassinettosaid.

She has also participated in numerous shows.

"My first show was through Columbia College. I then put work into the Calaveras and Tuolumne county fairs, and when I won several awards

there moved on to juried shows," she said.

Cassinetto recently won a third-place award in the color category at this year's InFocus Photography Competition in Columbia.

Cassinetto is a member of the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, the Sonora Photo Club, the Lodi Art Association, and the Photographic Society of America.

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This photo by Connie Cassinetto is of a heron egg and feather

Cassinetto teaches college class Local award-winning photographer Connie Cassinetto will teach aphotography-related class this summer at Columbia College.

Cassinetto, an "Adobe certified expert," will teach students about a photo processing software called "Adobe Lightroom" in addition to the art and basic techniques of photography.

"Spend partofyour summer at Columbia College learning how topost process your digital photos to reach their fullest potential," she said.

A goal of the class is to help photographers more effectively process their photographs and will provide them with a way to organize hundreds or even

A pelican in San Diego is among Cassinetto's bird photographs.

thousands of photographs, Cassinetto said.

The two-unit digital photo class will be held twice a week from July 13 to Aug 13. Classes

are held from 1 to 4:20 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The class will cover photo organization, photo processing and photo printing.

The course is taught on Apple computers but the program can be used on any computer, Apple or PC. Students can sign up for the class online, at gocolumbia.edu, or in person at the college.

The current enrollment fee at Columbia College is $46 per unit for credit courses. Other fees may apply. Check with Columbia College at 588-5114, according to a news release from Cassinetto.

Textforthe classis ScottKe lby's new book, "The Lightroom CC for Digital Photographers."

For more information, contact

Cassinetto at viathelensÂŽ cassinettophotos.cornor call 532-2818.

One of Cassinetto's black-andwhite images.

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at Black Oak Casino's Willow Creek Lounge at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18.

The Murphys Community Club's series ofFirst Fridays in the Park concerts will start at 5:30p.m. Friday,June 12,at Murphys Community Park. The featured musicians will be John Covert and Crystal Image, a variety band playing classic rock, country, blues, oldies, originals and more. This event is actually scheduled for the second Friday of the month to avoid conflict with Bret Harte High School's graduation. There is no admission charge. The food hut will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Local wines, along with soda and water, will be available to purchase. Alchemy will cater the meal for $10 per

Murphys Creek Theatre presents "The Wiater's Tale,"

by William Shakespeare and directed by Graham Green, June 19 through July 18 at Feeney Park Amphitheatre in Murphys.

Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings. For more information, visit murphyscreektheatre.org.

A Taste of the Islands Luau will be held from 5 to 9 p.m.

Friday, June 19, at the Lazy Z Resort in Twain Harte. Hosted by the Tuolumne CountyChamber of Commerce, the event features

food, silent auction, raffle, no-host bar, fire juggler, live Hawaiian music and dancing, and hula hoop contest.

Call532-4212 fortickets or email info@tcchamber.corn.

person. For more information, call

728-8183.

The Twain Harte Business Association is sponsoring a townwide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Vendors can get a 10-by-12-foot space in the downtown area of Twain Harte for $25.

A Pine Needlers Quilt Guild Stroll will be held from9 a.m. to 4p.m.Saturday,June 13,in Groveland. Admission is free.

Quilts will be displayed both inside and outside of businesses.

A map will be provided. For more information, contact Judy Tobia at 962-6971or Beverly Oakley at 962-4799.

The eighth annual Farms of Tuolumne County Farm and Ranch Tour is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13. The tour connects area residents and

visitors with five farms in the Columbia area. Participants can enjoy free local wine and hard cider tasting as well as samples of locally-grown food. The event features demonstrations, workshops and much more. Tickets cost $8 in advance, $10 on the day of the event. Tickets may be purchased online. For more information, visit

tcfarms.orgorcall928-3775.

The Copperopolis Homecoming Heritage Day will be held Saturday, June 13. The

Union Democrat /File photo

Second Saturday Art Night continues June 13 in downtown Sonora with live music and various art. event kicks off with a pancake breakfast at the historic armory &om 8 to 10:30 a.m., featuring eggs, ham, fruit, pancakes, juice, coffeeand milk for $7.50 adults and $4 children 10 and under.

The Blue Shoes Ukulele Orchestra of Columbia will play from 9 to 11 a.m. A parade will be held &om 11 a.m. to noon. Parade entries should call Belva Bristol at 785-2373. Kids entertainment and freehot dogs and soda will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the Copper Fire Station. For more information, call 785-4358 or 785-1849.

The Second Saturday Art Night will be held &om 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at various businesses and galleries in downtown Sonora. For more information, visit 2ndsaturdayartnight. org.

This summer's Ironstone Concert Series season opener features The Doobie Brothers, Robert Cray Band, Los Lobos and Pat Simmons Jr. at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Ironstone Amphiteatre in Murphys. For tickets or more information, visit

ironstoneamphitheatre.net or call 1-800-653-8000.

The Brothers Comatose and The Rainbow Girls take the stage at Mountain Sage, 18653 Main St. in Groveland, on Saturday, June 13. Show is at 5 p.m., with doors open at 4 p.m. For tickets, visit mountainsagemusic. org.

The Twisted Folk Concert Series presents Grisman, Leslie, Hargreaves and Smith at 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 13, at Twisted Oak Winery, 4280 Red Hill Rd. in Vallecito. For more information or tickets, call 736-9080 or visit twistedoak.corn/concerts.

The Odd Fellows of LaFayette Lodge 65 will serveBreakfast &om 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 14, at the lodge on Highway 132 in downtown La Grange. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham and cheese omelets,

The Northern Mariposa County History Center will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Old Schoolhouse on Broadway in Coulterville. Pancakes, eggs, ham or sausage, fruit and beverage will be served for $5 foradults,$3 forchildren,or$15 for a fam ily of two adults and two children.

The meals are held on the second Sunday ofeach month. For more information, call 878-3015.

The Junction shopping center in East Sonora host its Cruise Night starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. The event features classic cars, music and raffles. It' s held in the parking lot every first and thirdWednesday through October.

and French toast, coffee and or-

The Calaveras Arts Council kicks off its Music in the Parks withtheSammy Leverone Band at Copperopolis Town Square from 6:30to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17.

ange juice, all for $6. The breakfasts are served on the second Sunday ofeach month. For more information, call Chris Stevenson at 853-2128.

Mr. Pinstripe, "red-hot American swing" featuring Jim E. Anderson of Crazy Ivan, plays the "Notes for Notes" benefit series

The Third Friday Open Reading for poetry and prose writers will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe at 140 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora.Sign ups fora fi ve-m inute reading of original work begin at 6:30p.m. The featured reader is Mary Stewart Anthony, author of "Love Song of a Flower Child."

Admission is free. For more information, call Denella Kimura at 532-6561.

Habitat for Humanity will host the seventh annual Habitat House Party &om 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20. The event, held this year at Indigeny Reserve in the Sonora area, will include the "MrJMs. Habitat competition," live and sil ent auctions,localbeers and wines, and food. Tickets are $75.

For more information, contact 5360970 or habitattuolumne.org The 49th annual Father's Day Fly-Iu will be held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, at the Columbia Airport.

Cost is $5. Sponsored by the airport, the event features a pancake breakfast, live music, airplane rides, and more. Call533-5685 for more information.

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STA Owi U2 get deep onhightech'Innocent' tour INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP)U2's latest live show included a call to fight AIDS, condemnation of the 1974 car bombings in Ireland, the voice of Stephen Hawking, high-tech stage gimmicks and justovertwo hours of music, including most B on o of its 2014 album, "Songs of Innocence."

The Irish quartet recently brought its "Innocence & Experience" tour to the Los Angeles area.

Launched last month in Vancouver, Canada, the North American and European tour continues

through Nov. 15.

Performing together since 1976, front man Bono, guitarist the Edge, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer LarryMullen,Jr.know how to put on a rock show. But they were lacking a little in energy and excitement for their opening LA performance, perhaps relying too heavily on the giant horizontal screens suspended above their high-tech stage.

As with U2s previous arena tours,the stage playsa starring role in the show. The massive screens worked for some numbers, such as Bono's autobiographical "Cedarwood Road," lending an effect that made him look like he was walking through a cartoon town. But when the foursome

performed between the parallel screens during "Invisible" and "Even Better than the Real Thing," they appeared tobe playing on TV, not live on stage.

Still, they hit all their marks and sounded album-tight. They opened with the new, "The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)," and the old, "Electri cCo.,"from their 1980 debut. The set included such hits as 'Vertigo," "I Will Follow," "Beautiful Day" and 'With or Without You." After "Bullet the Blue Sky," Bono held his hands above his head and said, "Don't shoot. I'm an American." While performing "Pride," inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., Bono called on the spirit of the late leader.

"Dr. King, we need you in Fer-

sity of becoming "global citizens" as a tout for Bono's anti-poverty

organization, One, flashed on the giant screens.

Bono also used the encore to discuss AIDS and an effort to end transmission of the disease between mother and child in the next five years. He sang a few bars of Paul Simon's "Mother and Child Reunion" to make the point before the band closed with "One."

'San Andreas' shakes its way to top spot

than ever," Bono said. "We need the spirit of nonviolence, the spirit of love."

The singer also lauded Irish voters for saying "love is the highest law" by recently legalizing samesex marriage.

"They' re putting the gay into Gaelic," he quipped.

The band was at its best when the gimmicks gave way to the mu-

LOS ANGELES (AP)Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson out-muscled the competition at domestic movie theaters as the earthquake epic "San Andreas" hauled in an estimated $54.6 million last weekend.

It was Johnson's biggest debut for a non-sequel as the top-billed actor. The action star helped the movie over-perform on the W est Coast despitefearsthat audiences in earthquake-prone regions would stay away, said Dan Fellman, president of domestic distribution for Warner Bros., which distributed the film made by its

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drum gave new power to "Sunday Bloody Sunday," and a strippeddown version of"Every Breaking Wave," with Bono accompanied by the Edge on piano, was stirring.

A clip of Hawking's voice played beforethe band returned forits encore. He talked about the neces-

"Some people felt they'd be a little nervous watching such a disaster hit both Los Angeles and

Friday 6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "From Rehm To Legends: Part One." 7 p.m. — "You and the Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Notary Public."

Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting.

3 p.m. — Chapel ln The Pines Service.

5:30 p.m. "Open Book: Professional Development Day,"

hosted by Joe Silva, presented

by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

7 p.m. — The Church Of The Harvest.

8 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church.

Sunday 6:30 p.m. — "Tuscany and More," produced by Lloyd Kramer.

8 p.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Pork."

8:30 p.m. — "Summer Haz-

guson and Baltimorenow more

San Francisco, but there was a cu-

riosity factor," Fellman said. 'They went, they packed the theaters and they liked it."

"Aloha," the critically maligned

romanticcomedy from director Cameron Crowe, opened in sixth place with nearly $10 million.

The movie was dogged by controversy. Leaked emails from former Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chair Amy Pascal last yearlabeledthe"Aloha" script "ridiculous." Then, some Native Hawaiian groups opposed the title as misappropriating the concept of the word. An Asian American groupcriticized theuseofa nearly all-white cast in a film shot in Hawaii, a heavily Asian island chain.

A slew of critics slammed the movie — many calling it confusing, wondering if parts of it were missing, and saying it was Crowe's worst film ever despite the all-star cast of Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, and Rachel McAdams. They combined to give it a Rotten Tomatoesscore ofjust 17 percent.

Rory Bruer, Sony Pictures Entertainment's president of worldwide distribution, said "Aloha" did well enough with women aged 25-34toovercome the negative buzz. The film cost about $37 million to make. ''Ultimately, we are going to come out just fine on the movie.

But more than anything we' re

proud of the film," he said.

to split up thousands of the late actor's personal items, but they remain at odds over some clothing and money to maintain one of his homes,attorneys said ata court hearing Monday.

Meredith Bushnell, an attorney for Williams' children from previous marriages — Zachary, Zelda and Cody — said about 300 personal items are in dispute after the two sides met with a mediator at a judge's suggestion.

Williams' wife, Susan Williams, would like to keep items such as her husband's slippers, T-shirts and some boxer shorts, her attorney,James Wagstaffe,said after the hearing.

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Andrew Cheng gave the two sides until the end of July to resolvethedifferencesbutsaid he was encouraged by the progress they had made.

The sides alsoneed toresolve the value of a reserve fund to allow Susan Williams to maintain the San Francisco Bay Area home that the actor left to her, Wagsta6e said. The couple shared the home where the actor hanged himself in August, and he left instructions that she receive enough money to

Robin Williams' wife and children have resol ved differences overhow

keep it up through her lifetime.

A second appraisal on the property in Tiburon is expected to be completed soon.

"I'm representing an emotionally grieving widow who's trying to honor her husband's wishes," Wagstaffe told the judge.

ards," hosted by John Wade with guest Dr. Dean Kelaita.

Monday 7 p.m. — "Meeting The Master: Part Two," sponsored by Bahai Faith.

7:30 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp — Part Two." Tuesday 7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting.

Wednesday 10 a.m. "Get Healthy With Shana: Standing Tall."

5 p.m. "On The Go," sponsored by Helping Hands Community Services Inc. 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council, replay of most recent meeting.

9 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church.

Thursday 5:30 p.m. — "Open Book: School Bond Update," hosted

by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

7 p.m. — "Mind Matters: Adult Parents With ADHD."

Robin Williams family at odds over hisestate SAN FRANCISCO (AP)-

CABLE 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from June 4 to 11.

The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Call 536-1888 for more information.

Thursday 5:30 p.m. "Open Book: Global Cardboard Challenge," hosted by Joe Silva, presented

by Tuolumne County Office of Education.

7:30 p.m. — "Tammy's Window On Calaveras: Quilts of Honor," guest Gail Belmont.

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33 years ago June 22, 1982 UP, THEN DOWN — The stock market relinquished a broad advance yesterday as continued fearsofrising interest rates overshadowed news that the recession may be nearing an end.

The Dow Jones index of 30 leading industrial stocks closed down 1.33 at 789.95.

43 years ago June 80, 1972 California reaction to yesterday's U. S. Supreme Court's decision, striking down virtually all of the nation's death penalty laws as "cruel and unusual pun-

ishment," ranges from anger and tirades against the court to satisfaction and praise for the ruling.

Apparently the decision will effect over 600 persons on Death Row across the county, because none of them were sentenced under a law that made the death penalty mandatory.

50 years ago June 28, 1965 COSTLY MISHAPS — County responsibility in financing search and rescue work was questioned

yesterday by the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors.

"I can't see why we should pay the bill when somebody comes up here from out of the area and getslost, "Supervisor Robert Ingalls said.

Ingalls points out that the county now pays for both air and ground search operations in cases where victims cannot or will not reimburse costs. He cited a recent bill of $400 from PG&E

June 27, 1896 LOCAL HAPPENINGS: • The picnic at Phoenix Lake Resort on Saturday last was a grand success. Large crowds from Sonora helped swell the list of visitors, and stages running between the two places were kept quite busy.

• The Billy Banks Vaudeville Company will entertain the public for one week, commencing Monday. They exhibit in a large tent of their own put up on South W ashingtonstreet,capable of seating 1,000 people.

• Heavy timbers are being delivered on the ground, in Sonora, to be use in moving the City Drug Store four or five feet north. As it is presently situated,the old store is partly on the propertyrecently purchased

by D. R. Oliver, the Stockton real estate man.

Gerald Howard Collection, Sonora /Courtesy photo

Pictured is Sonora's first-rate volunteer fire department as seen in the 1850s, or '60s. The exact year of this photograph is unknown. for a snowcat used in a rescue, and another $322 bill from a helicopter service.

69 years ago June 4, 1946 The decision to install parking meters on Washington and adjoining streets was adopted by members of the Sonora City Council in session Monday night.

A motion to purchase 150 meters at $79 each was made by councilman J. C. Webster, and seconded by councilman E. G. Wenzle.

Editor's note: Parking meters in downtown Sonora had long been a point of contention with the general public and merchants alike, who vehemently opposed them. On May 3, 1947, however, a $42,000bond issue for city improvements — including the installation of meters — was put

beforevoters in a specialelection It failed (no surprise), and the idea was temporarily put on hold

79 years ago June 24, 1986 NEW CONVERTIBLEDodge has announced its latest convertible sedan. Exceptional roominess, the latest in modern equipment, construction said to give the body a rigidity equaling that of the enclosed sedan type, and a price tag under $1,000 are features distinguishing this new automobile. Now available for purchase in Sonora.

90 years ago June 20, 1925 Contractor and builder Henry Grayson is tearing down one of our oldest pioneer residences in

Sonora, the Gorham house on Gold Springs Street. Sadly, this is a pretentious two story house standing in a commanding position a little south of the road. It was built back in the mid 1850s.

The structure, still in splendid condition, was constructed with

oldtimber,betterby far than the lumber of today, that will undoubtedly be utilized elsewhere in new construction. The destruc-

tion of our old pioneer buildings revivesmemories ofthe past,especial among the older residents still with us.

107 years ago June 6, 1908 The City Trustees have ordered seven large signs to be placed at various entrances to Sonora.They willbe a warning to automobilists and will read:

127 years ago June 80, 1888 Joe Fahey arrived here the early part of this week with two young cinnamon cub bears.

He disposed of them to Johnny Graventa, the Railroad Man, who is going to start a zoological garden in Sonora. The bears were captured by Joe and his brother at Bell's Meadow, about thirty miles above this city.

160 years ago June 4, 1855 TO THE EDITOR: Yes, there it goes again! Another fizzle after digging three months for gold, not counting Sundays, and still can't find color in that pesky hole! Well, it's just my luckalways was on a bad streak. I' ve a good mind to shake hands with hard labor and honesty, and run for some political office or other!

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Here are the movies playing Fridaythrough June 11 atRegal Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

Aloha Romantic comedy starring Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Bill Murray, John Krasinski, Danny McBride, and Alee Baldwin, directed by Cameron Crowe. A celebrated military

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contractorreturns to the site of

his greatest career triumphsthe USSpace program inHonolulu, Hawaii — and reconnects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him. Rated PG-13. One hour, 45 minutes.

Avengers: Age of Ultron Action science fiction adven-

ture starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, directed

by Joss Whedon. When Tony Stark jump-starts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go terribly awry, forcing him, Thor, the Incredible Hulk and the rest of the Avengers to reassemble.

As the fate of Earth hangs in the balance, the team is put to the ultimate test as they battle Ultron, a technological terror hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they encounter two mysterious and powerM newcomers, Pietro and Wanda Maximoff. Rated PG13. Two hours, 21 minutes.

Insidious: Chapter 3 Horror thriller starring Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, Lin Shaye, Tate Berney, Michael Reid MacKay, Steve Coulter, directed

by LeighWhannell.Thenew chapter in the horror series is a chilling prequel, set before the haunting of the Lambert family. The film reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity. Rated PG-13.

One hour, 37 minutes.

Mad Max: Fury Road Action adventure starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Josh Helman, Nathan Jones, Zoe

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Melissa McCarthy plays Susan Cooper — anunassuming, deskbound CIA analyst — inthe new action comedy "Spy." Kravitz, and Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley, directed by George Miller. Years since the collapse of civilization, the tyrannical Immortan Joe enslaves survivors of the apocalypse inside the desert fortress the Citadel. When the warrior Imperator Furiosa leads the despot's five wives in a daring escape, she forges an alliance with Max Rockatansky, a loner and former captive. Fortified in the massive, armored truck the War Rig, they try to outrun the ruthless warlord's henchmen in a highspeed, deadly chase through the Wasteland. Rated R. Two hours, 1

horizon in Copenhagen, Denmark,

unsung hero behind the Agency's

the women must get their act to-

most dangerous missions. But

gether for their one and only shot at redemption.

Rated PG-13. One hour, 55 minutes.

San Andreas

Action thriller starring Dwayne Johnson,Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Ioan Gruffudd, Archie Panjabi, Paul Giamatti, Hugo Johnstone-Burt, and Art Parkinson, directed by Brad Peyton.

ARer the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopterpilotand hisestranged minute. wife make their way together from Pitch Perfect 2 Los Angeles to San Francisco to Musical comedy starring Anna save their only daughter. But their Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee treacherous journey north is only Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Skylar the beginning. And when they Astin, Adam DeVine, Katey Sagal, think the worst may be over...it' s and Anna Camp, directed by just getting started. Rated PG-13.

Elizabeth Banks. It's been three One hour, 54 minutes. years since the Barden Bellas Spy became the first all-female group Action comedy starring Melissa to win a national title. All seems McCarthy, Jason Statham, Jude well until a botched Lincoln CenLaw, Rose Byrne, Miranda Hart, ter performance for the president Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janleadstoa scandal thatstripsthem ney, Peter Serafinowicz, Morena of their performing duties, causing Baccarin, directed by Paul Feig. internal tension and strife. With Susan Cooper is an unassuming, the world championships on the deskbound CIA analyst, and the

Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Chris Bauer, and directed by Brad Bird. when her partner falls off the Bound by a shared destiny, former grid and another top agent is boy-genius Frank, jaded by disilcompromised, she volunteers to go lusionment, and Casey, a bright, deep undercover to infiltrate the optimistic teen bursting with worldofa deadly arms dealer,and scientific curiosity, embark on a prevent a global disaster. Rated R. danger-filled mission to unearth One hour, 55 minutes. the secretsofan enigmatic place somewhere in time and space Tomorrowland known only as "Tomorrowland."

Science fiction adventure What they must do there changes starring George Clooney, Hugh the world — and them — forever.

Laurie, Britt Robertson, Raffey Rated PG. Two hours, 9 minutes.

Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Kathryn

For show times, call 588-2840 or visit uniondemocrat.corn The theater is at 901 Sanguinetti Road. Tickets may be purchased online or at the box office. The building is handicap accessible.

Regular admission is $11 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under and $7.50 for seniors 60 and over. Discount adult admission is $8 for shows starting before 6 p.m. Films in 30 have a $3.50 surcharge per ticket.

For information on the Angels Theatre at 1228 S. Main St. in Angels Camp, call 736-6768 or visit www.cinemawest.corn.

MPAA RATING DEFINITIONS G — General audiences. All ages admitted.

PG — Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG-13 — Special parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.

R — Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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ON H OW Music ALCHENIY,Main Street, Murphys — Matt Cullen, pop, country and jazz, Fridays, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

BLACK OAK CASINO,19400 Tuolumne Road North, TuolumneNineteen Nevermindies, music of the 90s, tonight, 8 p.m. Night Fever, Bay Area party band, Friday, 9 p.m. The Peter Michael Escovedo All Stars, featuring Pete Escovedo, Saturday, 9 p.m.

DIAMOND JIM' S,24535 Highway 108, Mi-Wuk Village — Karaoke, Fridays and Satur days,8:30 p.m .to 1:30 a.m.

EAGLE TAVERN,Eproson House, 22930 Twain Harte Drive, Twain HarteJank Tones, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to midnight.

EMBERZ,177 S.W ashington St,Sonora —Live music, Wednesday nights.

GYPSY SHACK,18145 Main St., Jamestown — Open mic, Thursday, 7 p.m. CJ Davis Band, Arol McDonald, Friday, 8 p.m .Oppressed Logic,Them Creatures, Psycho-Sadist, The Notalauts, Saturday, 8 p.m. CAF,Dandelion Massacre, My Pizza My Heart, Patsy Crime, Robbers Roost, Tuesday, June 9, 8 p.m.

Karaoke, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

JACK DOUGLASS SALOON,22718 Main St., Columbia State Historic ParkOpen mic, all ages and talents, Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.

MICKI &LARRY'S SPORTS PUB, 48-B Copper Cove Drive, CopperopolisJam sessi on,Thursdays,6:30to 9 p.m.

Karaoke, Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE GRILL, 19228 Pine Mountain Drive, GrovelandLive music, Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight.

RAWHIDE SALOON,18260 Highway 108, Jamestown — DJ 17:40, Saturday, 9 p.m. Open mic, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.

THE RED BARN,8544 Highway 49, Tuttletown — Karaoke, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Live music, Friday and Saturday,8 p.m.Open bluesjam ,Sundays,3 p.m.

ROUND TABLE PIZZA,The Junction shopping center, East Sonora — Karaoke, Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m.

SIDEWINDERS,1252 S. Main St., Angels Camp — Open mic,Saturdays,7 to 9:15 p.m.

(Foradditions or changes,call 5884548 or email trrreekenderratrniondemocrat.cornbefore 5 p.m. Friday.)

Foothills CAUFORNIA BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION —40th anniversary Father' s Day Bluegrass Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 18 to 21, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, with the Kentucky Colonels Reunion, Good Ol'Persons Reunion, Bluegrass Patriots Reunion, Dave Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Adkins and Loudermilk ,Jumpsteady Boys and more. cbaontheweb.org JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO,

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Sultans of String, Aug. 8. suttercreektheater.corn.

VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY, Volcano — "The Great Amador Carnival of1886," June12to July11,"Our Town," Aug. 7 to Sept. 2, 419-0744, volcanotheatre.net.

Valley BOB HOPE THEATRE,242 E. Main St., Stockton — 373-1400, StocktonLive. corn.

CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATER, 2509 R St., Sacramento — "Angel in the Night," Aug. 21 to Sept. 13. 916-4515822, calstage.org.

CAPITAL STAGE,2215 J St., Sacramento - "Uncanny Valley," June 17 to July 19. 91 6-995-5464, capstage.org.

CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER,250 N. Broadway, Turlock — 632-5761, carnegieartsturlock.org.

CENTER STAGE CONSERVATORY,948 11th St., Modesto - "A Midsummer Night's Dream," July 17 to 26. "Fool for Love," Aug. 21 to Sept. 6.

846-0179, centerstagemodesto.corn.

CROCKER ART MUSEUNI,216 0 St., Sacramento — 916-808-7000, www. crockerartmuseum.org.

DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY, 607 Pena Drive, Davis - "Evita," Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera, June 19 to July 12, at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center.

530-756-3682, dmtc.org.

FRESNO CONVENTION AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - "The Book of Mormon," July 14 at the Saroyan Theatre, bookofmormonthemusical.corn, fresnoconventioncenter.corn.

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 1000 I St., Modesto — Modesto Symphony Orchestra, "Comedy Meets the Symphony," Friday. Motown tribute, Saturday. Modesto Performing Arts, "The MusicMan," June 20 to 28.Rob Thomas,July 3."Mary Poppins,"July

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Mariposa Evenings free summer concert series kicks off Friday with The Trespassers (below) and Green Machine (above) on Saturday.

17 to 26. "Guys and Dolls," Aug. 8 to 14.

"Weird Al" Yankovic, Sept. 16. 338-2100, 877-488-3380, all g oarts.org.

HAGGIN NIUSEUM,1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton — "Photography in Mexico from the Collections of SFMOMA," through June 14. "Fortunes 8rFamily:The Haggin McKee Legacy," through June 14. The 29th annual Pastel Society of the West Coast Open Exhibi tion, July 2 to Sept. 13. "Picasso, Miro 8r Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," Oct. 1 to Jan. 3, 2016. 9406300, hagginmuseum.org.

MODESTO ANIERICAN GRAFFITTI CAR SHOW AND FESTIVAL —June 12 to 14, parade Friday, 7 p.m., McHenry Avenue, free, special guests "American Graffiti" stars Candy Clark and Bo Hopkins; car show and festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and 9 a.m .to 3 p.m.Sunday, Modesto Municipal Golf Course, 400 Tuolumne Blvd. Admission $10, children under 12 free with adult, sponsored by North Modesto Kiwanis Club. 888-7469763, americangraffitifestival.corn.

PLAYHOUSE MERGED,452 W .

Main St., Merced - "The Greater Tuna Quadrilogy," Friday to 14. 725-8587, playhousemerced.corn.

PROSPECT THEATER,1214 K St., Modesto - "Short, Ten-Minute and One-Act Play Festival," July 10 to 26.

549-9341, prospecttheaterproject.org.

SACRAMENTO THEATRE COMPANY, 1419 H St., Sacramento — 916443-6722, www.sactheatre.org.

STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR,Turlock — July 10 to 19, featuring comedian Carrot Top, July 11, Eddie Money, July 13, Martina McBride, July 14, Bret Michaels, July 16, Jerrod Niemann, July 17, Grand Funk Railroad, July 18. stancofair. corn.

STATE THEATER,1307 J St., Modesto — "Iris" and "The Film Critic," Friday through June June 11. "American Graffiti," Saturday. The Modesto Elvis Tribute Show, June 13. Morgan James, June 16. 527-4697, thestate.org.

STOCKTON ARENA,248 W. Fremont St., Stockton — stocktonlive.corn.

TURLOCK COMMUNITY THEATER,1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock668-1169, turlocktheatre.org.

WEST SIDE THEATER,1331 Main St., Newman — 862-4490,w estsidetheatre.org.

through July 19. 415-750-3600, famsf. org.

LEVI'S STADIUM,Santa Clara — Taylor Swift, with special guests Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes, Aug. 15 .ticketmaster.corn, 41 5-464-9377.

REND-LAKE TAHOE —Reservations ASIAN ART MUSEUM,200 Larkin and visitor information, 800-367-7366, St., San Francisco — "Woven Luxuries," renolaketahoe.corn. through Nov. 1. "28 Chinese," June 5 SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION through Aug. 16. "First Look," Sept. 4 to AND VISITORS BUREAU INFORMAOct. 11. "Looking East," Oct. 30 to Feb. 7, TION CENTER,900 Market St., San 2016. (415) 581-3500, asianart.org.

Francisco — Entertainment and visitor DE YOUNG MUSEUM,Golden information: 415-391-2000; lodging reserGate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden vations, 888-782-9673; sfvisitor.org.

Drive, San Francisco — "Janet Delaney: SAN FRANCISCO OPERA,War MeSouth of Market," through July 19. morial Opera House, 301Van Ness Ave., "Embodiments: Masterworks of African San Francisco — "The Trojans," Sunday Figurative Sculpture," through July 5. to July 1. "Two Women (La Ciociara)," "Richard Diebenkorn Prints: Celebrating June 13 to 30. "The Marriage of Figaro," an Acquisition," through Oct. 4. "J.M.W. June 14 to July 5. 415-864-3330, sfopera.

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30. 415-750-3600, famsf.org.

SAN JOSE CONVENTION AND LEGION OF HONOR,34th Avenue VISITORS BUREAU —888-726-5673. and Clement Street, San Francisco — "A SANTA CRUZ CONFERENCE AND Princely Pursuit: The Malcolm D. Gutter VISITORS COUNCIL —Visitor informaCollection of Early Meissen Porcelain," tion, 800-833-3494, santacruzca.org. through Aug. 30. "Tapestries and ArSTOCKTON VISITORS BUREAU, mor," through June 28. "High Style: The 445 W. Weber Ave., Stockton — Visitor Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection," information, 547-2770, visitstockton.org.

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